Mumbai Indians will take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the second match of Super Saturday in Pune. Under the leadership of Faf du Plessis, RCB has so far won 2 matches out of 3 and are upbeat to continue their blistering run. Australian superstar Glenn Maxwell will now be available for selection and therefore comes as a huge boost to RCB’s batting firepower. MI, in contrast, looked lackluster in their first 3 games as the hat-trick of defeats does call for a major turnaround in the future clashes. As the two heavyweights collide on Saturday, fans will be eager to watch the key player battles like Bumrah vs Kohli, Bumrah vs Maxwell, and Rohit vs Siraj.
Match Details
| Match | RCB vs MI, 18th Match, Indian Premier League 2022 |
| Date | Saturday, April 09, 2022 |
| Time | 07:30 PM |
| Venue | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| Where To Watch | Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar |
RCB vs MI: MCA Stadium Pitch Report
Batters might find it tricky to bat on this track. With grass covering on the pitch assisting pacers upfront, spinners will come into the game as it proceeds. The par score is around 170. Dew will be a crucial factor, fielding first is preferable on winning the toss.
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Weather Forecast
Mostly clear skies with no chances of rain are expected. The mean temperature will be around 30°C and humidity will be close to 62%.
RCB vs MI: Head to Head
MI have the edge over RCB in head-to-head statistics. In 29 games, MI hammered RCB in 17 matches while RCB emerged victorious on 12 occasions. However, in the 4 meetings between the sides, RCB thumped MI thrice.
RCB vs MI Dream 11 Top Picks
Dinesh Karthik
The seasoned campaigner looks unstoppable with the bat in IPL 15. The Player Of The Match in the game against RR, RCB has found a stellar finisher in DK. He has amassed over 90 runs at a strike rate of over 200 and is yet to be dismissed. Karthik has played for MI in the past and he understands the dynamics of the MI dressing room.
Ishan Kishan
The swashbuckling southpaw has been in sublime touch with the bat. He can singlehandedly turn the tide in favor of his team. In 3 matches, Kishan has smashed 2 fifties and has been a lone warrior for MI in the top order. The inclusion of Suryakumar Yadav has bolstered the team’s batting unit and MI will definitely bank on the duo for a change in the team’s fortune.
Wanindu Hasaranga
The Sri Lankan leg-spin wizard is du Plessis’s trump card in the middle overs. The MI batting lineup is decked up with star right-handed batters and Hasaranga can be a tough customer for them. The leggie brings in a plethora of variations that seldom fails to trap the batters.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For RCB vs MI
- Wicketkeepers: Dinesh Karthik, Ishan Kishan
- Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Glenn Maxwell, Faf Du Plessis
- All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bowlers: Harshal Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Tymal Mills, Mohammed Siraj
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Ishan Kishan
- Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For RCB vs MI
- Wicketkeepers: Dinesh Karthik, Ishan Kishan
- Batters: Virat Kohli, Faf Du Plessis, Tilak Varma
- All-rounders: Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bowlers: Harshal Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Tymal Mills, Mohammed Siraj
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Dinesh Karthik
- Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga,
RCB vs MI Probable XI
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis (c), Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), David Willey, Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard, Fabian Allen/Daniel Sams, Murugan Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Tymal Mills, Jaydev Unadkat/Basil Thampi
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
The most successful franchise of IPL is going through a shocking slump this season. Captain Rohit Sharma will be determined to be back in form and lead the team home. RCB will definitely be happy with the performance of the side so far. The likes of Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, and Dinesh Karthik have been consistent performers and therefore the team management has got a match-winning combination ready in the initial stage of the season. RCB will be favorites to win the match but the chances of MI’s comeback can not be ruled out completely.
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